Crucis Park
Cruis Park, CotswoldsOverview
A Queen Anne inspired house in Cotswold stone
Crucis Park, designed by Yiangou Architects, replaces the original family house with a newly built country residence of approximately 10,000 square feet. Constructed in Cotswold ashlar and local rubble stone sourced from the estate's own quarry, it reflects the traditions of regional architecture while drawing on the symmetry and refinement of classic Queen Anne design.
Highlights
What makes it special
Built in Cotswold ashlar from the estate quarry
A newly built 10,000 square foot residence constructed from stone quarried on the estate.
Staircase hall under a glazed cupola
A central staircase hall, lit from above by a glazed cupola, forms the architectural heart of the house.
Painted timber panelled dining room
A timber panelled dining room for formal meals, alongside a drawing room, library, and sitting room for more relaxed gatherings.
Ten bedrooms for up to twenty
Ten bedrooms, seven with en suite bathrooms, accommodate up to twenty guests across the house.
Fully staffed and catered
The house is fully staffed and catered, allowing guests to spend more time enjoying the estate.
Pool, lake, tennis and sauna
A heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, private swimming lake, and tennis court are all set within the grounds.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
A heated pool and a private swimming lake
Inside
The house is arranged on a formal square plan with projecting central bays on both principal elevations, each distinguished by architectural details including a bold broken pediment and an engaged colonnade. A central staircase hall, lit from above by a glazed cupola, forms the architectural heart of the house. Inside, elegant proportions are complemented by carefully considered details, including marble and stone fireplaces, timber staircases, decorative plasterwork, and bespoke mahogany bookcases. A painted timber panelled dining room provides a striking setting for formal meals, while the drawing room, library, and additional sitting room offer a choice of spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Ten bedrooms, seven with en suite bathrooms, accommodate up to 20 guests. The house is fully staffed and catered, allowing guests to enjoy the estate and its surroundings at a relaxed pace.
Outside
The house sits within a large private estate, surrounded by parkland and open countryside. A heated outdoor swimming pool, available seasonally and able to be heated at other times by arrangement, sits alongside a hot tub and sauna. A private swimming lake and tennis court complete the grounds, creating a setting equally suited to active days and quieter afternoons. Events are welcomed, and additional ancillary accommodation nearby can be made available if required.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Crucis Park lies within a secluded Gloucestershire estate, yet is only an eight minute drive from Cirencester, often known as the Capital of the Cotswolds. The town is renowned for its Roman heritage, independent shops, and restaurants.
The Cotswolds